2016 Hyundai Iload 2.5L Diesel · FL66 WPM

A chronic pattern of front suspension wear and rear tyre degradation is the defining mechanical theme across this Iload's MOT history, with the 28 August 2026 test crystallising both concerns simultaneously. On that date the vehicle passed with advisories for a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, plus both rear tyres flagged as worn close to the legal limit on their edges, while an immediately preceding failed attempt on the same day added a major defect for an inoperative offside front position lamp and a minor for the nearside rear registration plate lamp. The suspension arm bush advisory in 2026 is a new finding, but it should be read alongside the 2025 nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges, which suggests the front axle geometry or damping may already be compromised. This is not a record of a one-off advisory; it shows progressive wear on the front suspension components and an active issue with the rear tyres approaching the legal tread threshold. The mileage tells the story of a working vehicle that has been in regular service. At 142,697 miles over roughly ten years, this Iload is accumulating around 14,000 miles annually, well in excess of the average for a vehicle of its age and consistent with sustained commercial or fleet use. There are no testing gaps in the supplied MOT record, with annual tests recorded back to 2024 at least, indicating the van has remained on the road and in active service rather than being laid up. From a mechanical standpoint this level of usage means that consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will have been subjected to far more wear cycles than a typical private vehicle of the same age, and drivetrain components including the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, and engine mounts warrant closer scrutiny as a consequence. For any prospective inspection the focus should be on the front suspension geometry, particularly the nearside arm bush flagged in 2026. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and during full-lock manoeuvres, and feel for vagueness in the steering or a reluctance to self-centre after cornering. With the vehicle raised or on a ramp, the bush should be physically checked for play by levering against the arm, and the offside should be inspected for the same wear pattern. Brake feel should be evaluated for any pulling to one side under firm pedal pressure, which could indicate caliper issues given the mileage, and the pedal should be firm rather than spongy, particularly in light of the 2024 advisory for the central rear brake pipe being corroded and coated in grease. That brake line should be visually examined for surface corrosion or pitting, as concealed corrosion under protective coatings tends to advance once it has been flagged, and the rest of the underbody brake lines and fuel lines should be inspected for similar deterioration given the high annual mileage and likely exposure to winter road salts. The rear tyres wearing on their edges in the most recent test warrant specific attention, as this typically indicates either an alignment issue, sagging rear springs, or chronic overloading. On the road, any wallowing behaviour over bumps, a raised rear ride height, or a tendency for the rear to bottom out under load should be treated as red flags, and the rear coil springs and shock absorbers should be physically inspected. The lighting defects recorded in 2025 and 2026, namely an incorrect headlamp beam image and the position lamp failure, suggest a need to verify that all exterior lighting, including the headlamp levelling function and the registration plate illumination, is operating correctly and that the headlamp aim can be set within tolerance. Finally, given the working mileage, a compression test or at least a cold-start observation for excessive smoke, any coolant or oil leaks from the engine and gearbox, and the condition of the timing belt or chain service history should all be confirmed before purchase, as these items carry elevated risk on a high-mileage commercial van.